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During the 'Ebb' phase after major trauma, what happens to insulin levels?
During the 'Ebb' phase after major trauma, what happens to insulin levels?
- Insulin levels increase
- Insulin levels decrease (correct)
- Insulin levels fluctuate
- Insulin levels remain unchanged
What is a characteristic of the 'Flow' phase following major trauma?
What is a characteristic of the 'Flow' phase following major trauma?
- Reduced insulin levels
- Decreased substrate consumption
- Negative nitrogen balance (correct)
- Decreased stress hormone levels
Which of the following is a metabolic change during the 'Ebb' phase after major trauma?
Which of the following is a metabolic change during the 'Ebb' phase after major trauma?
- Increased stress hormone levels (correct)
- Decreased oxygen consumption
- Decreased body temperature
- Normal insulin levels
What occurs immediately during the 'Ebb' phase after major trauma?
What occurs immediately during the 'Ebb' phase after major trauma?
Which metabolic change is associated with the 'Flow' phase following major trauma?
Which metabolic change is associated with the 'Flow' phase following major trauma?